Let’s chat about homeschooling worriers. I often describe my son as a World-Class Worrier. In his nine-plus years on this planet, he has conquered a multitude of worries. Worry is tricky. It ebbs and flows, changes shape, and pops up- out of nowhere- on a clear blue day. Homeschooling Worriers: Strategies and Resources for Parents Today,…

I wrote this post ages ago, but it is still one of my favorite homeschool memories. These 6 books for teaching map skills are still favorites in our home. They have inspired so much learning and endless rabbit holes! I hope you enjoy them, too! 6 Amazing Books for Teaching Map Skills My kids love…

My children are currently 7-, 6-, and 4-years-old … and they love chemistry. Yes, chemistry. Now, if they were in a public school setting, they would have to wait to learn chemistry. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not a fan of making children wait to learn. I’ve had several readers inquire about our other chemistry materials,…

We love math picture books! I think it is so important to introduce children to math early on, in fun ways. Because of this, math picture books and games have been an integral part of our family routine for years now- long before our decision to homeschool. 10+ Math Picture Books Your Kids Will Love…

Our favorite way to homeschool is through carefully selected read alouds and educational games.I’ve learned that I can cover virtually any topic in this way. The learning and conversation that occurs while reading aloud and playing together can be incredible. We call this gameschooling, and if you would like more information, I invite you to…

If You Read Your Kids a Math Book… is a post about the importance of letting play unfold in your homeschool. I am also planning a series of posts highlighting how our family uses math picture books and play in our homeschool routine. Until then, I invite you to explore this post: I’m continually awed…